title: [Indications and outcome effectiveness of transpopliteal angioplasty].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In this retrospective study, the results following angioplasty by the retrograde transpopliteal approach were evaluated to confirm the indications of this technique.
  
  
  METHODS
  34 patients were evaluated. Of these 28 were male and 6 were female. Differences to a normal group of patients planned to have angioplasty are the different location of the puncture and on extremely negative selection.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Technical success was observed in 84%. A long-term patency ratio of 0.53 was achieved after 30 month. No complications relevant to the therapy were observed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The transpopliteal approach is a safe and efficient alternative to femoral puncture if the latter is impossible. Compared to the crossover-technique, mechanical considerations favor this technique.
authors.affiliation: Institut für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie, Klinikum Nürnberg-Nord, Nürnberg.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Beyer-Enke
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Adamus
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Loose
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Zeitler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler
vernacular_title: Indikation und Erfolg der retrograden transpoplitealen Angioplastie.